GREEK PEASANT SALAD

makes about 4 main-dish servings

~4 cucumbers (1 pound)
~2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
~1 TBSP olive oil
~1/4 tsp salt
~1/8 tsp pepper
~2 pounds ripe red and/or yellow tomatoes (about 6 medium), cut into small strips
~1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
~1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
~1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill, chopped
~2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

1. Peel cucumber and cut into small squares.

2. In a large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, fix lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, olives, and dill, and toss until evenly mixed and coated with dressing. Top with feta.